Introducing 1865: Season 2

Secretary of War Edwin Stanton returns in Season Two, still fighting to carry forward President Lincoln’s legacy. To finish the job of Reconstruction, Stanton joins with newly elected President Ulysses S. Grant to fight a political battle in Washington and win a war against a menacing threat wreaking havoc all across the South: the Ku Klux Klan.  Heavily researched, this historical political thriller podcast is an audio drama that explores America’s darkest hours. You will be astonished—and all of it is based on true events. Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/1865. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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April 15, 1865. President Lincoln is dead and the country in turmoil.Secretary of War Edwin Stanton takes control, determined to bring the assassin to justice—but the hunt for John Wilkes Booth isn’t all that grips Stanton.Lincoln’s successor, Vice President Andrew Johnson, is likely to bend to southern interests and undo the very progress for which Lincoln died. Edwin Stanton must employ every bit of political wile he can muster to secure the future of the freed slaves, and the nation.Consumed by his conviction, Stanton will betray his friends, his honor, and the very constitution he is sworn to protect, all to steer the country towards justice.***All episodes are available for free, with ad-free episodes available for Wondery+ subscribers.***1865 is an Airship production. Support this show to get early, ad-free access to episodes and more.